Apple AirPods Max vs. Soundcore Life Q35

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods Max and Soundcore Life Q35. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods Max vs. Soundcore Life Q35 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Max Soundcore Life Q35
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.73 cm 18.8 cm
Width 16.86 cm 16.5 cm
Depth 8.34 cm 8.5 cm
Weight 384.8 g 270 g Soundcore Life Q35 are lighter than Apple AirPods Max headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Headphones: 16.86 cm x 8.34 cm x 18.73 cm / 384.8 g
Case: 134.5 g
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Colour Green | Space grey | Silver | Sky blue | Pink Blue
Body Material Stainless steel, anodised aluminium -
Earpad Material Memory foam, mesh textile -
Headband Material Knit mesh -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 15 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods Max Soundcore Life Q35
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable - Yes Soundcore Life Q35 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Frequency Response - 16 - 40000 Hz
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material Neodymium magnet -
Features Apple H1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods Max Soundcore Life Q35
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Q35 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 9 2 Apple AirPods Max have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods Max Soundcore Life Q35
Controls Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC on/off
CABLE Apple AirPods Max Soundcore Life Q35
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic
USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods Max Soundcore Life Q35
Features On-ear detection Fast charge, wear detection
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro sensor, position sensor, optical sensor, case-detect sensor -
Additional Functions Wireless audio sharing, transparency mode, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods Max Soundcore Life Q35
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 720 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q35 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Max.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 20 hours
Continuous talk: up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 40 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Apple AirPods Max Soundcore Life Q35
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Apple AirPods Max Soundcore Life Q35
Included Accessories Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable Airplane adapter, USB-C charging cable, travel case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 18 months
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